摹 (mó) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 摹 (mó) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 摹 (mó) means "to copy". with 14 strokes and the radical 手.

Q: How do you write 摹 stroke by stroke?

摹 has 14 strokes. The radical is 手. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 摹 and 掌?

摹 (mó) and 掌 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 摹?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 手. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 摹?

Common words containing 摹 include: 临摹 (lín mó) — to copy (a painting or calligraphy); 摹仿 (mó fǎng) — to imitate; 描摹 (miáo mó) — To depict or portray.

How to Write 摹

The character 摹 (mó) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 手 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

摹 is pronounced mó in Mandarin Chinese. It means to copy.

Common Words with 摹

临摹 lín mó

to copy (a painting or calligraphy)

摹仿 mó fǎng

to imitate

描摹 miáo mó

To depict or portray

Example Sentences

他在临摹书法。

tā zài lín mó shū fǎ

He is practicing calligraphy by copying a model.

孩子喜欢摹仿人。

hái zi xǐ huān mó fǎng rén

Children like to imitate people.

这本书描摹风景。

zhè běn shū miáo mó fēng jǐng

This book depicts scenery.

Similar Characters

掌 zhǎng

掣 chè

掰 bāi

Practice Writing 摹 (mó)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 摹

What does 摹 (mó) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 摹 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 摹 and 掌?

What mistakes do learners make writing 摹?

What common words use 摹?

How to Write 摹 (mó)